Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:47:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://users.feedblitz.com/29f801da31418e00b2aaeaed8652b195/Brownfield%20O%20no%20background.png Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/early-season-warmth-heat-for-most-increased-rainfall-chances-for-most-areas-of-the-heartland/ Early-season warmth, heat for most; increased rainfall chances for most areas, centered on the Plains https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957641879/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Earlyseason-warmth-heat-for-most-increased-rainfall-chances-for-most-areas-centered-on-the-Plains/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957641879/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Earlyseason-warmth-heat-for-most-increased-rainfall-chances-for-most-areas-centered-on-the-Plains/#respond Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=312114 Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, with the north-central U.S. having the greatest likelihood of experiencing unusual warmth. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation in much of the Far West, and from the upper Great Lakes region into northern New England, should contrast with wetter-than-normal weather across the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957641879/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Earlyseason-warmth-heat-for-most-increased-rainfall-chances-for-most-areas-centered-on-the-Plains/feed/ 0Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, with the north-central U.S. having the greatest likelihood of experiencing unusual warmth. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation in much of the Far West, and from the upper Great Lakes region into northern New England, should contrast with wetter-than-normal weather across the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/welcome-rains-on-parts-of-the-plains-temps-moderate-to-seasonal-warmth-across-the-corn-belt/ Welcome rains on parts of the Plains, western Corn Belt; temps warm across the eastern Corn Belt https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957641048/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Welcome-rains-on-parts-of-the-Plains-western-Corn-Belt-temps-warm-across-the-eastern-Corn-Belt/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957641048/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Welcome-rains-on-parts-of-the-Plains-western-Corn-Belt-temps-warm-across-the-eastern-Corn-Belt/#respond Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=312109 Across the Corn Belt, mostly dry weather prevails. Spotty thundershowers are occurring, however, in the southwestern Corn Belt. Meanwhile, cool conditions in the eastern Corn Belt contrast with warm weather west of the Mississippi River. In the initial crop condition report of the season, on May 31, approximately two-thirds of the U.S. corn (67%) and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957641048/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Welcome-rains-on-parts-of-the-Plains-western-Corn-Belt-temps-warm-across-the-eastern-Corn-Belt/feed/ 0Across the Corn Belt, mostly dry weather prevails. Spotty thundershowers are occurring, however, in the southwestern Corn Belt. Meanwhile, cool conditions in the eastern Corn Belt contrast with warm weather west of the Mississippi River. In the initial crop condition report of the season, on May 31, approximately two-thirds of the U.S. corn (67%) and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/brownfield-ag-weather-today-1296/ Brownfield Ag Weather Today https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957680870/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957680870/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/#respond Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=312169 For the remainder of the week, locally significant rainfall will be focused along and near a slow-moving cold front spanning the nation’s mid-section from the northern Plains to the Rio Grande Valley. Five-day rainfall should mostly total 1 to 3 inches, with locally higher amounts, from the eastern slopes of the Rockies into the Mississippi […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957680870/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/feed/ 0For the remainder of the week, locally significant rainfall will be focused along and near a slow-moving cold front spanning the nation’s mid-section from the northern Plains to the Rio Grande Valley. Five-day rainfall should mostly total 1 to 3 inches, with locally higher amounts, from the eastern slopes of the Rockies into the Mississippi […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/latest-new-world-screwworm-detection-in-mexico-prompts-usda-to-reinforce-surveillance-and-prevention-efforts/ Latest New World screwworm detection in Mexico prompts USDA to reinforce surveillance and prevention efforts https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957662918/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Latest-New-World-screwworm-detection-in-Mexico-prompts-USDA-to-reinforce-surveillance-and-prevention-efforts/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957662918/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Latest-New-World-screwworm-detection-in-Mexico-prompts-USDA-to-reinforce-surveillance-and-prevention-efforts/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:17:58 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312167 The USDA says it is working around the clock to keep New World screwworm out of the United States. New World screwworm, the parasitic fly that eats the flesh of warm-blooded animals, was recently detected in a goat, about 25 miles south of the U.S. border in the Mexican state of Coahuila. Rear Admiral Michael […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957662918/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Latest-New-World-screwworm-detection-in-Mexico-prompts-USDA-to-reinforce-surveillance-and-prevention-efforts/feed/ 0The USDA says it is working around the clock to keep New World screwworm out of the United States. New World screwworm, the parasitic fly that eats the flesh of warm-blooded animals, was recently detected in a goat, about 25 miles south of the U.S. border in the Mexican state of Coahuila. Rear Admiral Michael […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/milk-futures-remain-strong-for-now/ Milk futures remain strong for now https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957662366/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Milk-futures-remain-strong-for-now/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957662366/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Milk-futures-remain-strong-for-now/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:59:19 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312166 A market analyst says the milk futures market still looks good in the near months. Mike North with Ever.ag tells Brownfield the Class IV milk which primarily goes towards butter production is paying well right now. “You’ve got prices north of $20.00 in the next couple of months, June and July specifically. June at $21.80, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957662366/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Milk-futures-remain-strong-for-now/feed/ 0A market analyst says the milk futures market still looks good in the near months. Mike North with Ever.ag tells Brownfield the Class IV milk which primarily goes towards butter production is paying well right now. “You’ve got prices north of $20.00 in the next couple of months, June and July specifically. June at $21.80, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farm-bureau-explores-possible-dairy-margin-coverage-adjustments/ Farm Bureau explores possible Dairy Margin Coverage adjustments https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957661925/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-Bureau-explores-possible-Dairy-Margin-Coverage-adjustments/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957661925/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-Bureau-explores-possible-Dairy-Margin-Coverage-adjustments/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:49:11 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312156 Economist Danny Munch says the American Farm Bureau Federation is looking at ways to improve the federal safety net programs like the Dairy Margin Coverage program. “Particularly last year, feed costs were low, but other costs, veterinary costs, labor costs, other non-feed costs, farmers are seeing them get higher and higher each year, and you’re […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957661925/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-Bureau-explores-possible-Dairy-Margin-Coverage-adjustments/feed/ 0Economist Danny Munch says the American Farm Bureau Federation is looking at ways to improve the federal safety net programs like the Dairy Margin Coverage program. “Particularly last year, feed costs were low, but other costs, veterinary costs, labor costs, other non-feed costs, farmers are seeing them get higher and higher each year, and you’re […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/corn-growers-urge-support-for-usmca-as-unprecedented-review-nears/ Corn growers urge support for USMCA as “unprecedented” review nears https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957661790/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-growers-urge-support-for-USMCA-as-unprecedented-review-nears/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957661790/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-growers-urge-support-for-USMCA-as-unprecedented-review-nears/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:43:47 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312163 The National Corn Growers Association is emphasizing the importance of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement ahead of this summer’s review of the trade deal. NCGA director of public policy for trade and biotechnology Nancy Martinez calls this a critical time for the future of the agreement. “This is an unprecedented review, we’ve never had this […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957661790/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-growers-urge-support-for-USMCA-as-unprecedented-review-nears/feed/ 0The National Corn Growers Association is emphasizing the importance of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement ahead of this summer’s review of the trade deal. NCGA director of public policy for trade and biotechnology Nancy Martinez calls this a critical time for the future of the agreement. “This is an unprecedented review, we’ve never had this […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-corn-see-pressure-from-development-weather/ Soybeans, corn see pressure from development weather https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957661349/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-see-pressure-from-development-weather/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957661349/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-see-pressure-from-development-weather/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:38:43 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=312122 Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. 66% of U.S. beans are good to excellent, down 1% on the year, but still good. Crush margins are solid and the trade is waiting for any signs of new crop demand from China. For now, at least officially, China continues to primarily buy beans from Brazil. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957661349/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-corn-see-pressure-from-development-weather/feed/ 0Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. 66% of U.S. beans are good to excellent, down 1% on the year, but still good. Crush margins are solid and the trade is waiting for any signs of new crop demand from China. For now, at least officially, China continues to primarily buy beans from Brazil. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/chobani-expansion-to-boost-michigan-dairy-demand-20-fold-for-la-colombe-milk-lattes/ Chobani expansion to boost Michigan dairy demand 20-fold for La Colombe milk lattes https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957661340/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Chobani-expansion-to-boost-Michigan-dairy-demand-fold-for-La-Colombe-milk-lattes/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957661340/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Chobani-expansion-to-boost-Michigan-dairy-demand-fold-for-La-Colombe-milk-lattes/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:37:48 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312160 Chobani is investing more than half a billion dollars to increase production capacity of its La Colombe milk lattes in West Michigan. Chobani founder Hamdi Ulukaya tells Brownfield having a strong supply of fresh milk and dedicated workforce helped the company make the $567 million commitment. “Easily, the companies will look at infrastructure and say, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957661340/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Chobani-expansion-to-boost-Michigan-dairy-demand-fold-for-La-Colombe-milk-lattes/feed/ 0Chobani is investing more than half a billion dollars to increase production capacity of its La Colombe milk lattes in West Michigan. Chobani founder Hamdi Ulukaya tells Brownfield having a strong supply of fresh milk and dedicated workforce helped the company make the $567 million commitment. “Easily, the companies will look at infrastructure and say, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-lower-watching-direct-trade/ Cattle futures lower watching direct trade https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957661316/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-watching-direct-trade/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957661316/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-watching-direct-trade/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:35:10 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=312162 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower watching direct business develop.  August live cattle closed $.95 lower at $239.65 and October live cattle closed $1.45 lower at $230.87.  August feeder cattle closed $3.12 lower at $348.42 and September feeder cattle closed $3.55 lower at $345.12.  There was a very light round […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957661316/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-lower-watching-direct-trade/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower watching direct business develop.  August live cattle closed $.95 lower at $239.65 and October live cattle closed $1.45 lower at $230.87.  August feeder cattle closed $3.12 lower at $348.42 and September feeder cattle closed $3.55 lower at $345.12.  There was a very light round […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/higher-nitrogen-prices-could-sting-growers-this-fall/ Higher nitrogen prices could sting growers this fall https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957661319/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Higher-nitrogen-prices-could-sting-growers-this-fall/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957661319/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Higher-nitrogen-prices-could-sting-growers-this-fall/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:33:13 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312159 Many farmers are concerned about what fertilizer might cost this fall. Josh Hitzhusen grows corn and soybeans near Rockwell in northern Iowa and says he hasn’t looked too close at prices yet. “I’ve heard some rumors of 32 percent being nearly a dollar a unit (higher) essentially, and yeah it’s daunting because we felt like […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957661319/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Higher-nitrogen-prices-could-sting-growers-this-fall/feed/ 0Many farmers are concerned about what fertilizer might cost this fall. Josh Hitzhusen grows corn and soybeans near Rockwell in northern Iowa and says he hasn’t looked too close at prices yet. “I’ve heard some rumors of 32 percent being nearly a dollar a unit (higher) essentially, and yeah it’s daunting because we felt like […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/auri-swedish-firm-partner-to-advance-biogas-innovation/ AURI, Swedish firm partner to advance biogas innovation https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957661064/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~AURI-Swedish-firm-partner-to-advance-biogas-innovation/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957661064/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~AURI-Swedish-firm-partner-to-advance-biogas-innovation/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:21:36 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312152 A new research partnership aims to help support and expand biogas market opportunities. Shannon Schlecht with the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute in Minnesota says they are partnering with Swedish company BPC Instruments to untap the potential of agricultural residues and organic waste streams for renewable energy. “It can be converted into like compressed natural gas, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957661064/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~AURI-Swedish-firm-partner-to-advance-biogas-innovation/feed/ 0A new research partnership aims to help support and expand biogas market opportunities. Shannon Schlecht with the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute in Minnesota says they are partnering with Swedish company BPC Instruments to untap the potential of agricultural residues and organic waste streams for renewable energy. “It can be converted into like compressed natural gas, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-june-2-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 2, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957660833/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-June/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957660833/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-June/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:10:02 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=312121 Jul. corn $4.40 and 1/2, down 3 and 1/2 centsJul. soybeans $11.65 and 1/4, down 15 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal $326.20, down 30 centsJul. soybean oil 78.41, down 68 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $6.03, down 5 and 3/4 centsAug. live cattle $239.65, down 95 centsAug. feeder cattle $348.42, down $3.12Jul. lean hogs $101.65, up $1.80Jul. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957660833/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-June/feed/ 0Jul. corn $4.40 and 1/2, down 3 and 1/2 centsJul. soybeans $11.65 and 1/4, down 15 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal $326.20, down 30 centsJul. soybean oil 78.41, down 68 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $6.03, down 5 and 3/4 centsAug. live cattle $239.65, down 95 centsAug. feeder cattle $348.42, down $3.12Jul. lean hogs $101.65, up $1.80Jul. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ag-economy-barometer-high-input-costs-iran-conflict-impacting-farmer-sentiment/ Ag Economy Barometer: High input costs, Iran conflict impacting farmer sentiment https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957660632/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-Economy-Barometer-High-input-costs-Iran-conflict-impacting-farmer-sentiment/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957660632/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-Economy-Barometer-High-input-costs-Iran-conflict-impacting-farmer-sentiment/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:07:04 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312154 An ag economist says the Iranian conflict is having an impact on farmer sentiment in this month’s Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Michael Langemeier is the director of Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture. “From a crop budget standpoint, you factor in that higher nitrogen price for an individual that did not buy their fertilizer until after the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957660632/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Ag-Economy-Barometer-High-input-costs-Iran-conflict-impacting-farmer-sentiment/feed/ 0An ag economist says the Iranian conflict is having an impact on farmer sentiment in this month’s Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Michael Langemeier is the director of Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture. “From a crop budget standpoint, you factor in that higher nitrogen price for an individual that did not buy their fertilizer until after the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/northern-plains-farmers-increase-grain-sales-during-spring-market-rally/ Northern Plains farmers increase grain sales during spring market rally https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957660215/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Northern-Plains-farmers-increase-grain-sales-during-spring-market-rally/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957660215/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Northern-Plains-farmers-increase-grain-sales-during-spring-market-rally/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:51:38 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312151 A farmer in southeast South Dakota says stronger commodity prices this spring have encouraged old and new crop grain sales. Matt Bainbridge tells Brownfield… “We actually made some good sales on old crop beans and decent one on corn and got a little bit of new crop corn sold.” Bainbridge says soybean basis has been […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957660215/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Northern-Plains-farmers-increase-grain-sales-during-spring-market-rally/feed/ 0A farmer in southeast South Dakota says stronger commodity prices this spring have encouraged old and new crop grain sales. Matt Bainbridge tells Brownfield… “We actually made some good sales on old crop beans and decent one on corn and got a little bit of new crop corn sold.” Bainbridge says soybean basis has been […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/managing-risk-top-of-mind-in-cattle-industry/ Managing risk top of mind in cattle industry https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957659966/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Managing-risk-top-of-mind-in-cattle-industry/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957659966/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Managing-risk-top-of-mind-in-cattle-industry/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:43:19 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312142 Record cattle prices have more producers considering risk management strategies than ever.  Ted Prehn is a southern Illinois cattle producer and processor. “This market has gone up for the last three years, and will it correct itself?”  He says, “Sure, I’m certain everything corrects itself, but who knows to the degree.” Josh St. Peters, executive […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957659966/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Managing-risk-top-of-mind-in-cattle-industry/feed/ 0Record cattle prices have more producers considering risk management strategies than ever.  Ted Prehn is a southern Illinois cattle producer and processor. “This market has gone up for the last three years, and will it correct itself?”  He says, “Sure, I’m certain everything corrects itself, but who knows to the degree.” Josh St. Peters, executive […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/grower-concerned-about-dry-conditions-in-eastern-iowa/ Grower concerned about dry conditions in eastern Iowa https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957659747/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grower-concerned-about-dry-conditions-in-eastern-Iowa/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957659747/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grower-concerned-about-dry-conditions-in-eastern-Iowa/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:40:04 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312147 An eastern Iowa farmer says his 2026 planting season was successful. But Lance Lillibridge tells Brownfield he’s concerned about drought conditions. “We’re all done with planting and we’ve got emergence. Things look pretty good,” he said, “but we are hurting for rain. We got about two-to-three tenths (Sunday) night in our neck of the woods. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957659747/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grower-concerned-about-dry-conditions-in-eastern-Iowa/feed/ 0An eastern Iowa farmer says his 2026 planting season was successful. But Lance Lillibridge tells Brownfield he’s concerned about drought conditions. “We’re all done with planting and we’ve got emergence. Things look pretty good,” he said, “but we are hurting for rain. We got about two-to-three tenths (Sunday) night in our neck of the woods. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/agronomist-eastern-south-dakota-crops-hit-and-miss/ Agronomist: eastern South Dakota crops hit and miss https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957659729/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Agronomist-eastern-South-Dakota-crops-hit-and-miss/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957659729/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Agronomist-eastern-South-Dakota-crops-hit-and-miss/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:39:44 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312146 An agronomist in eastern South Dakota says corn and soybeans are hit and miss as the growing season begins. Steven Zemlicka with AgTegra Cooperative tells Brownfield, “We’ve got corn anywhere from V1 all the way up to V4. Biggest stuff’s maybe touching V5. Corn’s coming right along, looks pretty good. A little bit of hail […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957659729/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Agronomist-eastern-South-Dakota-crops-hit-and-miss/feed/ 0An agronomist in eastern South Dakota says corn and soybeans are hit and miss as the growing season begins. Steven Zemlicka with AgTegra Cooperative tells Brownfield, “We’ve got corn anywhere from V1 all the way up to V4. Biggest stuff’s maybe touching V5. Corn’s coming right along, looks pretty good. A little bit of hail […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/reynolds-signs-iowa-farm-act-farm-to-faucet-water-quality-package-into-law/ Reynolds signs Iowa Farm Act, Farm to Faucet water quality package into law https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957659732/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Reynolds-signs-Iowa-Farm-Act-Farm-to-Faucet-water-quality-package-into-law/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957659732/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Reynolds-signs-Iowa-Farm-Act-Farm-to-Faucet-water-quality-package-into-law/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:35:38 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312141 Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed some key ag-related bills into law on Monday. Reynolds says the Iowa Farm Act is the state’s first-of-its-kind farm bill. “This legislation expands economic opportunities by modernizing farm zoning exemptions in the state’s agritourism framework,” she said. “Strengthens Iowa producers with provisions like sales tax exemptions for honeybees, and increased […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957659732/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Reynolds-signs-Iowa-Farm-Act-Farm-to-Faucet-water-quality-package-into-law/feed/ 0Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed some key ag-related bills into law on Monday. Reynolds says the Iowa Farm Act is the state’s first-of-its-kind farm bill. “This legislation expands economic opportunities by modernizing farm zoning exemptions in the state’s agritourism framework,” she said. “Strengthens Iowa producers with provisions like sales tax exemptions for honeybees, and increased […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/purdue-dial-ventures-using-ai-solutions-to-increase-supply-chain-efficiency/ Purdue DIAL Ventures using AI solutions to increase supply chain efficiency https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957659279/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Purdue-DIAL-Ventures-using-AI-solutions-to-increase-supply-chain-efficiency/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957659279/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Purdue-DIAL-Ventures-using-AI-solutions-to-increase-supply-chain-efficiency/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:16:31 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312136 Purdue University’s Digital Innovation in Agri-Food Systems Laboratory is using AI to help strengthen the food supply chain. Jarrod Sutton, DIAL Ventures managing director, says practical AI applications could help the ag sector stay ahead of product demand. “To do this from a solution-first standpoint will help us to augment the value of what we […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957659279/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Purdue-DIAL-Ventures-using-AI-solutions-to-increase-supply-chain-efficiency/feed/ 0Purdue University’s Digital Innovation in Agri-Food Systems Laboratory is using AI to help strengthen the food supply chain. Jarrod Sutton, DIAL Ventures managing director, says practical AI applications could help the ag sector stay ahead of product demand. “To do this from a solution-first standpoint will help us to augment the value of what we […]

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